League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
	Santa Clara County, CA November 4, 2008 Election
	Member; Santa Clara County Board of Education; Trustee Area 5 Voter Information 4 Year Term.

Results as of Nov 25 11:10am, 100.0% of Precincts Reporting (166/166)

Candidates (Vote for 1) Click on highlighted name for additional information supplied by candidate. Contact non-highlighted candidates and encourage them to provide information for voters. Anna E. Song 40,886 votes 53.73% Occupation: Trustee, Santa Clara County Board of Education Incumbent County Board Trustee since 2000 Chair, County Joint Legislative Committee BA, Franciscan University Mother of two sons, ages 6 and 2 Successful alternative school student who went on to earn a college degree Priorities: Reduce dropout rates in identified high-risk communities Continue to strengthen alternative education programs, especially in tough economic times Expand preschool opportunities for all children in Santa Clara County Carmen Montano 35,216 votes 46.27% Occupation: Governing Board Trustee/Teacher BA in Humanities, SJSU School of Education, CSUMB Library Commissioner, 2001-present Planning Commissioner, 1998-2000 Parks, Recreation Commissioner, 1991-1995 SCV Water Dist. Advisory Committee Chair, 2008 Priorities: Promote early childhood educational programs to help close the achievement gap Identify the needs of all school districts to better serve the students Create partnerships with high schools and alternative schools to focus on drop out prevention Basic candidate data supplied by the applicable elections official. Order of candidates is random and changes daily.

Candidates Answer Questions The Leagues of Women Voters of Santa Clara County has asked all candidates for this office to respond to 3 questions on Experience, Special Education, and Board's Role. Official Information Santa Clara Board of Education Membership of the Board Board Bylaws News and Analysis Google News Search Santa Clara Board of Education Races General Links How to Choose a School Board Candidate: What Every Voter Should Know This election is archived. Any links to sources outside of Smart Voter may no longer be active. No further links will be added to this page. Links to sources outside of Smart Voter are provided for information only and do not imply endorsement.

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